"There are 14 load-in doors along with a private, elevated promoter's office; spacious, modern restrooms; and lots of parking places," said MVF general manager Bob Fox. "Concessions are available, and wi-fi is accessible."

Fox also said three diverse events – one of which will be nationally televised -- have already been booked this fall at the Mississippi Valley Fair Center.

Expected is a display of 400 quilts from the group along with vendors, appraisals and a quilt auction.

Then the building's contents shift from quilts to guns when Mark Quade with Big Bore Enterprises of Peosta, Iowa, promotes The Gun Show next month. The annual event is Friday through Sunday, Oct. 12-14.